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<br />UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE <br />SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE 7826 F. Platte ~l1ve., Suite I14 Colorado Spri~os rn. vn~~n <br />June 18, 1981 <br />Earl He.le <br />Reclamation Plan SW Corner, Sec 24, T12S, R63W <br />McClelland and Spencer Roads <br />E1 Paso County <br />Soils - Mapped as R}C #109, Yoder gravelly sandy loam. Soil description <br />attached. <br />Rance Site - Gravelly Foothills in fair condition, The plant density is <br />2096, growth good at this time, considering lingering drought condi- <br />tions. Plants identified are: <br />Sand lily <br />Lupine <br />Indian ricegrass <br />Buckwheat <br />Sand sage <br />Blue grams <br />Three awn <br />Evening primrose <br />Hairy goldaeter <br />Annual barley <br />Needle do thread <br />Aster <br />Cactus <br />Junegrass <br />Pinstemon <br />Jilia <br />Mustard <br />Indian paintbrush <br />Fringed sage <br />Groundeel <br />See general range site description, attached. <br />Topsoil - Will be stockpiled on SE corner and applied progressively ae <br />mining operation pro~eeees, Available topsoil estimated to be <br />}16" deep over area. <br />Reclamation Plan <br />1. After gravel is removed, shape elopes ly:l or flatter to enhance revegeta- <br />tion where this is possible. No elope should remain steeper than 3:1. <br />2, Apply topsoil to a minimum of 3" and greater if resource ie available. <br />3, Apply 50# nitrogen (1.2# per 1,000 ft2~ <br />and 50# phosphate (1,2# per 1,000 ft <br />4. Seed to grasses as shown on following page: <br />0 <br />